Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Essex MBA is aimed at professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders who want to pursue sustainable business practice. It combines core business modules with Director's Workshops, Business Planning and Consultancy Weeks and a Capstone project.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: Essex Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time; modular over up to 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Sustainable Operations, Brand Strategy, Data and Analytics, Strategy, People and Sustainable Organisations, Accounting and Finance, Markets, Governance and Sustainability, Strategic Marketing, Digital Transformation and AI in the Workplace and Leading with Impact, ending in a Capstone dissertation, business plan or consultancy project.

Career pathways

Graduates take posts in businesses including large corporations, and some start their own companies; the MBA Futures programme supports the MBA job market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 degree in any subject plus at least three years of relevant professional work experience with evidence of managing people, projects or budgets; non-standard applicants need at least five years' managerial experience and a 2,000-word essay. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. GMAT not required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 28,000 a year. Full-time course fee for October 2027 entry. Dean's Award discounts of 0-90% may apply for self-funded students. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year. Full-time course fee for October 2027 entry. Dean's Award discounts of 0-90% may apply for self-funded students. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time; modular over up to 5 years

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